Bundesliga
Bayern keeper Sommer on BVB duel: “It will be hot”
Expect a hot top duel: Bayern keeper Yann Sommer. photo
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Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer emphasized the importance of the top Bundesliga game against leaders Borussia Dortmund.
Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer emphasized the importance of the top Bundesliga game against leaders Borussia Dortmund.
“It will be a “statement game” in which you can show a lot in terms of self-confidence, emotions and the situation in the league. It will be hot,” the Swiss told “Sport Bild” before the summit on April 1. . BVB goes into the game as the Bundesliga leader, FC Bayern Munich is one point behind.
Sommer does not see the fact that he also plays against his national team colleague Gregor Kobel in goal for Dortmund as a special feature of the game. “But it’s cool that two Swiss goalkeepers are in goal in such a top game.”
Schlotterbeck expects irritated Bayern
Meanwhile, BVB defender Nico Schlotterbeck is expecting a hot top game despite all his self-confidence. “If everyone gets their best performance, we can win in Munich. But we also know that Bayern will be irritated by losing the lead in the table,” said the international of “Sport Bild”.
Regarding Borussia Dortmund’s title ambitions, the 23-year-old central defender said: “We never said that we didn’t want the title. I give everything every day for this chance. We have to continue to show the mentality, determination and fighting spirit every week , which distinguishes us this year.”
Before the Bundesliga summit on April 1, Dortmund is the leader with 53 points. FC Bayern has 52 points before the 26th matchday.